What is the cheapest way to get from Île de Ré to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Île de Ré to Lyon is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 12h.

What is the fastest way to get from Île de Ré to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Île de Ré to Lyon is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs €85 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Île de Ré and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Île de Ré to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Sablanceaux and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via La Rochelle - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.

Is there a direct train between Île de Ré and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Île de Ré to Lyon. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

How far is it from Île de Ré to Lyon?

The distance between Île de Ré and Lyon is 515 km. The road distance is 564.4 km.

How do I travel from Île de Ré to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Île de Ré to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs €150 - €270.

How long does it take to get from Île de Ré to Lyon?

It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Île de Ré to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Île de Ré to Lyon bus from?

Île de Ré to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Île de Ré to Lyon train from?

Île de Ré to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.

Train, bus or fly from Île de Ré to Lyon?

The best way to get from Île de Ré to Lyon is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs €85 - €310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €150 - €270 and takes 7h 27m, you could also bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 12h.

Where does the Île de Ré to Lyon bus arrive?

Île de Ré to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where does the Île de Ré to Lyon train arrive?

Île de Ré to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.

Can I drive from Île de Ré to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Île de Ré to Lyon is 564 km. It takes approximately 7h 15m to drive from Île de Ré to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3925+ hotels available in Lyon.

Île de Ré to Lyon - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Île de Ré to Lyon by plane, train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
best
1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LRH - LYS
3h 7m
€88–308
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h
€52–87
Train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
7h 27m
€157–262
Drive 564.4 km
1. Drive from La Flotte to Lyoncar 564.4 km
7h 15m
€90–130
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NTE - LYS
7h 13m
€90–266
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BOD - LYS
8h 4m
€91–241
Bus via Bordeaux
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N711 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Lyonbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
12h 10m
€56–89

Île de Ré to Lyon by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 514.9 km
Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Île de Ré, France and Lyon, France?

easyJet flies from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sablanceaux to Lyon Part Dieu via Gare routière, La Rochelle Ville, and St Pierre Des Corps in around 7h 27m.

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